Finding the Third Proportional to 154,712 and 337,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,712 and 337,604 is: 736,700.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,712 : 337,604 = 337,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,712/337,604 = 337,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,712x = 337,604 × 337,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,712x = 113,976,460,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,976,460,816/154,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,700.84
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